This week, we take a deeper look into the world of the L'na, wielders of the mighty Gifts of Maoru and Gifts of Oaze with a stunning fiction piece entitled...
by Atris Ray
A dark tale of mystery, misery and a terrible mistake...
The harsh, flickering light of a chemical camp fire outlined the silhouette of over a dozen men against a stark, desert landscape. The pungent tang of burning sterno mingled with the scent of gun oil and day old sweat. The men, each heavily armed and clad in body armor and desert fatigues, huddled close to the foul, smelly fire to fight the chill of the clear night. As if hesitant to break the silence, they sat together quietly and cleaned weapons or stared into the distance.
Overcome by impatience, a young soldier with dark hair spoke. "How far away are they?" (more...)
Thanks! Atris is a good pal of mine - I hope we see more from him in the future... :D
I like the variety and style, as he draws you in.can't wait fo ther Sarge's story to begin. :)
We'll hafta see. I hope!









Very nice little piece. Nicely paced, compact, and tells the story well.
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Bob Slaughter, rslauGUESS@WHATmindspring.com
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." -- Albert Einstein
"The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." -- Plato